Want: To try riding a real track frame. Will consider any offers in the 56-58 range.
By real track frame I mean geometry and dropouts. Doesn't have to be a 'real' track bike, this is for a fixed bike and I run a front brake anyway.
Have:
Raleigh Super Course Frame + Fork + Headset. Reynolds 531. Pretty good shape but paint is a bit scratched.
Gitane Super Corsa Frame + Fork + Headset. Also 531, w/ campy dropouts. Depending on what you have this could also come with Stronglight 93 crankset, Mafac Competition Brakeset, Berthet Lyotard 460 Pedals, Campy wheelset, more (Basically, I have this bike: http://www.gitaneusa.com/forum/viewt...t=tour++france) Only catch is the fork might be minutely bent. I couldn't notice anything but my mechanic friend said it was a tiny bit but still safe to ride. Frame is in good condition, decals are pretty scratched up.
Could also be interested in whatever of equal value for either frame/bike, they're just sitting around at this point. I was planning on ebaying the Gitane parts and rebuilding the frame so I might also part it out. Make an offer on anything, and if it sounds like something fun that I could use, I might go for it.
Just throwing this out there, if anyone is interested I can get more details, pics, etc.

was somebody looking for a 7-spd DuraAce FREEWHEEL? I have one with the twist-tooth cogs in VGC and is 12-21 range, would like to trade for the same (or another good quality FW, perhaps a Sachs) with a bigger cog: 12-26 would be ideal. It spins smoothly and shows very little wear to the teeth, I've cleaned it and flushed with WD40, ready for your choice of lube...can email a pic if you want...PM me.

Jan, I don't need the Shimano pedals, but I have a pair of Look Team issue pedals that I am looking to sell or trade for something else:

The description of these from bikepro.com:

"These pedals are made in a limited quantity and represent the work of CycleLab, which is the research facility that works to further LOOK designs and originate concepts for future projects and products. The PP196 has wider range of adjustment for the release tension. The pedal is based on the Pro-Shape pedal body forging that has a 32” lean angle capability. It uses the same spindle and bearings many LOOK road pedals and is described above in the overview. The spring tension adjustment screw will vary the release tension between 1.2 and 1.8 Kilogram-meters or the equivalent of between 8.6796 and 13.0194 foot-pounds. The rear lever on the PP196 Team pedal is made of Blue carbon composite plastic and the cast aluminum body . It is painted in Silver with milled Silver accents on top. The PP196 pedals weigh 393.5 grams per pair without cleats. Made in France. No longer made the pp196 sold for $169.99 and the PP196 Team sold for $199.99"

I'll toss in a pair of nearly new red cleats, too (just replaced these with some used Keo Carbon Ti's)

Jan, I don't need the Shimano pedals, but I have a pair of Look Team issue pedals that I am looking to sell or trade for something else:

The description of these from bikepro.com:

"These pedals are made in a limited quantity and represent the work of CycleLab, which is the research facility that works to further LOOK designs and originate concepts for future projects and products. The PP196 has wider range of adjustment for the release tension. The pedal is based on the Pro-Shape pedal body forging that has a 32” lean angle capability. It uses the same spindle and bearings many LOOK road pedals and is described above in the overview. The spring tension adjustment screw will vary the release tension between 1.2 and 1.8 Kilogram-meters or the equivalent of between 8.6796 and 13.0194 foot-pounds. The rear lever on the PP196 Team pedal is made of Blue carbon composite plastic and the cast aluminum body . It is painted in Silver with milled Silver accents on top. The PP196 pedals weigh 393.5 grams per pair without cleats. Made in France. No longer made the pp196 sold for $169.99 and the PP196 Team sold for $199.99"

I'll toss in a pair of nearly new red cleats, too (just replaced these with some used Keo Carbon Ti's)

Have:
Well, after getting a positive ID on this as an early Mondia Cross frame, I feel better offering it up. It is roughly a 56. (54.5 seat tube x 56 top tube). Swiss BB, 27.2 post, campy drops/fork ends:

I am looking for a set of older Campy Chorus brakes. Only need the front but, will buy the pair of course. Here is a picture of what I am hoping to find. [IMG]I am looking for a set of older Campy Chorus brakes. Only need the front but, will buy the pair of course. Here is a picture of what I am hoping to find. I don't need the levers but, will take them if I have to.

I am looking to trade my 35 year old Brooks B-15 pictured below. I have recently put a thick coating of proofide on it. I would love a Brooks B-17 in black, but honey would be just fine. I would be willing to add a little cash for the trade.

Looking for a fork that will replace the one on my green Super Course (1972). It's a 23.5" model, and I believe the steerer is something close to 195mm, according to a shop dude here. If anyone happens to have same bike model, that'd be awesome, but it doesn't have to match. It does have to be straight, of course.

If I can't get anything for that then I guess I'm looking for a bike 56-58cm. Something that I could tour with, but also use for everyday commuting/joyriding (I don't have more than the Super Course, as it is), hopefully kind of fast/light. I can't really spend more than $200, unfortunately.

I guess I could trade a Shimano Nexus 7-speed hub SG-7R40 laced to an Araya rim (doesn't include the anti-rotation washer or shifter) or a Shimano XT triple crankset (with BB-UN72). If the bike is complete I could also offer up a fixie wheelset I built up over the summer and have ridden only a couple hundred miles at most. Nashbar flip/flop hubs laced to Mavic Open 20 rims with DT 14/15 double-butted spokes, Dura-Ace 15t cog. I'll take pictures for anyone interested.

A boxed set of Modolo Equipe brakes, recessed-mount with all the fixins in white, original box included. The calipers were mounted and used and show some small signs of wear but the levers were unused.

Update: After testing out a few bikes in the meantime, I think my frame size is closer to 61cm as opposed to the 63 I was previously thinking. However, I am sure I can make most frames between 60-63cm work just fine.

I don't need anything super collectible or lusted after. Seriously, the frame could say "Confente" or "Wussy Princess" and it wouldn't matter to me either way. Just wanting a well built, lightweight, steel bike which can get my 6'2" butt around NYC a little better than my '73 Schwinn Suburban (which is too small for me).

I am willing to pay a fair price, but don't want to compete with the hipster posers who drive up the prices here in the city. I AM NOT BUILDING A FIXIE! (Not that there's anything wrong with that!) I'm talking around $100 max for a really nice frame, or around $300 max for a complete bike with really nice components. Less than that is even better. Of course, I am willing to make exceptions for really exceptional stuff. (I'm new to this, so if my expectations for cost are off, please feel free to PM me and set me straight... kindly though.) Also, if anyone is interested in my 22" (55cm) Suburban for trades, it's cosmetically beat-up, but is in excellent functional condition and has served me very well aside from the size.

Thanks for reading!

pm sent (i see now you're in NYC, ignore my stupididy re: your location in the PM! )